Finally, with many thanks to the people at city-hall in Groningen and mr Radema some colour pics of the 'other' Folkert Bock painting on the siege of 1672. A very lively painting with lots of detail but a thick layer of varnish and craquelé gave some troubles fotographing the painting. Probably made around 1685.

First pic a general overview, second pic 'soldiers throwing dice', third pic 'cavalry detail' and the last one 'storming of the walls'.

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